Leafs expect more offence from defence, but it’s complicated

A little more than five weeks into the Maple Leafs season, Sheldon Keefe’s assessments of his team have occasionally veered toward the extremes. “I think we’re really starting to believe in what we’re doing defensively and how it’s giving us a chance to win,” Keefe said. As Keefe was saying before Saturday’s win, the Leafs are hoping for more offence from their defensive corps. Sure, the early part of this season has seen the Leafs coach occasionally tend toward extremes. “At the same time, we’re talking about the fact that we need help on offence from our defence.